Social Science, Humanities, and Academic Development Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members bring diverse expertise in English, Art, History, Political Science, Communications, and Academic Development. They are committed to providing exceptional education and fostering critical thinking, creativity, and academic excellence in our students.
Dr. Jeannine Alter
Adjunct Faculty, English
Dr. Jeannine Alter is an experienced educator who has taught English in Japan, Spain, Argentina, Costa Rica, and the United States. She is particularly skilled in curriculum development, writing, and teaching non-native speakers of English.
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Dr. Bryan Wheeler
Adjunct Faculty, Art
Dr. Bryan Wheeler is an artist and musician who teaches a variety of lecture and studio courses in the College of Visual & Performing Arts and the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University.
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Senior Lecturer, Political Science
Dr. Gregory Saxton is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science at Texas Tech University. His research is in comparative politics and focuses on Latin America, public opinion, and inequality.
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Dr. Isabel Alvarez-Echandi
Adjunct Faculty, History
Dr. Isabel Alvarez-Echandi holds a Ph.D. in History from Indiana University-Bloomington. She has long experience in academic teaching, research, writing, editing, and public history.
Dr. Silvia Mata-Marin
Adjunct Faculty, Art
Dr. Silvia Mata-Marin researches design from the perspective of social and environmental justice within migrant communities. She is a Fulbright Scholar with degrees from Universidad de Costa Rica and Carnegie Mellon University.
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Mikayla Mackaness
Adjunct Faculty, Communications
In addition to instructing a wide range of college courses in photography, communications, and journalism, Mikayla Mackaness has had a career in intergovernmental organizations and as a writer and photographer in the private sector.
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Mary Beck
Instructor, PADR and TSI
Mary Beck has been teaching English in Costa Rica for more than 20 years. Her degree from the University of California, Irvine, is in Spanish and linguistics.
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Luciana Mendiola
Coordinator for Academic Services; Engineering Academic Advisor, RaiderReady Program
During more than a decade spent in scientific and medical research, Luciana Mendiola learned to manage and execute projects across different fields and disciplines. She is passionate about improving STEAM education and making it more accessible.
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Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Timothy L. Marsh has worked as a university lecturer for more than a decade. He has taught and researched in the United States, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and China.
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